Empowerment of the disabled

    Dhruv Lakra

    mumbai / India
    My couriers are deaf and mute

    to offer employment to Indians with disabilities who have been socially ostracised, Dhruv launched a one-of-a-kind courier service. Mirakle Couriers make a million little miracles happen every day.

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    Ole Kassow

    Ole Kassow

    I take the ederly for a ride on rickshaws
    Marlène Varnerin

    Marlène Varnerin

    I founded a bilingual publishing house for sign language
    Robert Benoit

    Robert Benoit

    I can turn any old chair into an electric wheelchair
    Paul-Alexis Racine-Jourdren

    Paul-Alexis Racine-Jourdren

    I have developed family shelters for the eldery and disabled
    Howard Weinstein

    Howard Weinstein

    I help the hearing impaired from poor countries access hearing aids
    Miguel Neiva

    Miguel Neiva

    I help the colour blind see colours
    Natalie Killassy

    Natalie Killassy

    I designed an anti-rockfall textile
    Alfredo Olivera

    Alfredo Olivera

    My radio show is run by crazy people
    Neil Harbisson

    Neil Harbisson

    My third eye translates colours into sounds
    Tommy Theberge

    Tommy Theberge

    I created metro maps for the visually impaired
    Jan In't Veld

    Jan In't Veld

    I created universal eyeglasses
    Andreas Heinecke

    Andreas Heinecke

    I turn out the lights to show you another world

    Access to water, energy and sanitationAnimal welfareDemocracy/Human rightsEmergency aidEmpowerment/Women's rightsEqual opportunities and social cohesionEmpowerment of the disabledInnovative pedagogyNorth-South/rural-urban solidarityProtection of minoritiesAssistance/Children's rights